Dog Daycare in Melbourne, FL
A Fun, Active Day for Your Dog
Dog daycare at K9s Place provides supervised group play in a safe, structured environment with a team keeping an eye on the fun. Give your dog a place to play, socialize, and stay active while you’re away for the day.
Whether you’re at work, running errands, or simply want to give your dog a playdate, daycare is a great way to provide exercise, enrichment, and an outlet for their energy.
More Than Just Playtime
The K9s Place Difference
Daycare at K9s Place is about giving dogs an engaging outlet for their energy in a structured group environment. Our team supervises group play throughout the day while dogs have opportunities to interact, stay active, and enjoy time with their canine friends.
We know every dog has a different personality, play style, and comfort level. Our team gets to know the dogs in our daycare program and monitors their interactions to help maintain an appropriate group environment.
When your dog stays with us, they’ll enjoy:
- Supervised group play
- Opportunities for exercise and activity
- Social interaction with other dogs
- A structured daycare environment
- Time to play, engage, and burn off energy
What Your Dog's Stay Looks Like
We provide consistency, exercise, and attention. Everything your dog needs to feel at home
Thoughtful Play Groups
Daycare groups are organized based on factors like size and temperament to create appropriate play groups for the dogs in our care.
Active Days
Dogs have opportunities to move, play, socialize, and burn off energy throughout their daycare day.
Attentive Supervision
Our team monitors the groups and keeps an eye on interactions throughout the day.
Breaks & Fresh Water
Dogs have opportunities to take a break from group play, rest, and recharge. Each dog is provided their own fresh water during breaks.
Peace of Mind
Follow along with our Daily Dog Stories on social media to catch photos of the dogs spending the day with us.
Is Daycare Right for My Dog?
Finding the Right Fit for Group Play
Every dog is different, and group daycare isn’t the right environment for every dog. That’s why all dogs are required to complete an evaluation and daycare test before joining the K9s Place daycare program.
The evaluation gives our team an opportunity to learn more about your dog, their temperament, behavior, and comfort around other dogs. The daycare test allows us to see how your dog responds to the group environment and determine whether daycare is an appropriate fit.
Before joining daycare, dogs must:
- Complete an evaluation with K9s Place
- Complete a daycare test
- Be comfortable participating in a group environment
- Be able to interact appropriately with other dogs and our team
- Have no history of aggression
What if daycare isn’t the right fit?
Not every dog enjoys or is suited for group play, and that’s okay. During your evaluation, our team can discuss your dog’s needs with you and go over other options available at K9s Place.
More Than a Day Away
Want to Add Training to Their Routine?
Looking for more than a day of play? K9s Place also offers Day Training for owners who want their dog to spend the day working directly with our training team.
With Day Training, you drop your dog off in the morning and our trainers work with them throughout the day on skills based on the program and your training goals. You’ll pick them up later that day after a day focused on learning and practice.
Day Training is a separate training service from daycare and can be a great option for dogs who need more focused work on obedience, manners, or other training goals.
Professional Training
Convenient Drop-Off
Real Progress You'll See
Starting at $30/day
- Drop off as early as 7 AM for an additional $10
- Pick up as late as 6:30 PM for an additional $10
- All new daycare dogs must complete a Daycare Test prior to regular daycare participation. Daycare Tests are $45
- Dogs older than 6 months must be spayed or neutered
Save with Bulk Packages!
- 10 Days for $285 (Save $15)
- 20 Days for $550 (Save $50)
- 30 Days for $795 (Save $105)
Packages expire 1 year from purchase.
Daycare Hours
- Monday – Friday: 8am to 5:30pm
- Saturday: 8am to 4pm
- Sunday: 10am to 4pm
Add-Ons
Add a visit to The Spaw to your daycare stay to pick up a professionally groomed pup.
Starting at $40.00/night
If you find yourself in need of an overnight stay for your pup, K9s place has got you covered! We treat every dog as if they were our own and give them the love and care that they need while you are away! Rest assured that they are receiving top notch service while they are in our care!
While with us, your dog will be fed one to two times per day (depending on owners’ preference), will be administered prescribed medications, and taken out for 5 times daily for bathroom breaks and stretching their legs.
Dog Boarding Rates
| Size | Crate | Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Small (2′ x 4′) For dogs 40 lbs or less | $40 | $43 |
| Medium (3′ x 5′) For dogs 41–60 lbs | $45 | $48 |
| Large (5′ x 5′) For dogs over 60 lbs | $50 | $53 |
- Two dogs can share one large suite for $91/night
Add-Ons
Daycare with Group Play – $10/day
Let your dog make some new friends while you’re away!
Your dog must have completed a daycare test day ($45) and be spayed/neutered if older than six months to be eligible. Ineligible dogs can still get some extra one-on-one play time for an additional $15/day.
What to Bring to Dog Daycare at K9s Place
To help your dog have a smooth daycare experience, please make sure the following information is up to date before their visit:
- All required vaccinations are current
- Your contact information is up to date
- Our team is aware of any relevant behavioral or care needs
If you have questions before your daycare reservation, our team is always happy to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often will my dog join a playgroup?
Dogs typically participate in group play up to three times throughout the day. Our team monitors Florida’s heat, rain, and changing weather conditions and adjusts the location, timing, and length of play sessions as needed to keep dogs comfortable while still providing plenty of opportunities for activity and socialization.
How are daycare playgroups determined?
Groups are organized based on factors such as size and temperament. Our team gets to know the dogs in our daycare program and considers each dog when determining appropriate playgroups.
Does my dog need an evaluation before daycare?
Yes. Every dog must complete an evaluation and daycare test before participating in group daycare. This allows our team to learn more about your dog and see how they respond to the daycare environment before determining whether group play is an appropriate fit.
Can dogs with a history of aggression attend daycare?
No. Dogs with a history of aggression are not eligible to participate in group daycare. If your dog has behavioral concerns or you’re unsure whether daycare is appropriate, we can discuss other options during their evaluation.
What happens between playgroups?
Dogs have scheduled breaks between periods of group play, giving them an opportunity to rest, recharge, and have their own fresh water before returning to the group.
Does my dog need to be spayed or neutered?
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